Here’s what’s happening in the Rock River Valley this weekend

Here’s a look at some of the bigger events happening around the Rock River Valley this weekend. For a listing of more events, visit rrstar.com/eviesays.com/events.

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Posted Jul. 4, 2014 at 6:00 AM

Posted Jul. 4, 2014 at 6:00 AM

A march for freedom

What: Rockford’s Fourth of July parade

When: 7 p.m. today

Where: Downtown Rockford; forms at Seventh Street and Sixth Avenue, travels to East State, Wyman and South Main streets.

Admission: Free

Information: The annual parade will feature the Phantom Regiment, the City of Rockford Pipe Band and more than 50 other marching units. Prior to the parade, more than 500 motorcycles will travel the parade route. That event will start at 6:30 p.m.

Admission: Free; Davis Park seating is $6 per person, children ages 3 and younger are free with adult supervision.

Information: One of the state’s largest fireworks display will begin over downtown Rockford. Davis Park is a prime viewing and concert area. Gates open at 6 p.m. Music on B103 radio will be synced with the fireworks.

Children and their families can get excited about the holiday at KABOOM! from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St., Rockford.

The event will explain and demonstrate the physics and chemistry behind explosions. Children can also make their own light-up hat, assemble a sound sandwich and create a patriotic collage. Parents can also leave their car in the Discovery Center lot and walk downtown to Rockford’s parade and fireworks.

Admission is free with the $8 general admission fee. There is no charge for museum members or children ages 1 and younger.

Mike Saylor, a Durand resident and owner of Rockford Segmented Hex, will serve as the marshal for the 2014 Durand Fourth of July parade.

The event will start at 1:30 p.m. Saturday on Main Street. Hex is being honored for his involvement in many community events and projects over the years. He has also served several terms as treasurer of the Durand Area Retailers Trades & Services.

The parade will be led by “Uncle Sam” and any child who would like to walk or ride their bike.

The village of Davis Junction will hold a dedication ceremony for its Veteran’s Memorial at 1 p.m. Saturday.

Page 2 of 2 - The memorial, which sits in the community park, 301 Lincoln Ave., recognizes anyone who enlisted or served in active duty while living in Davis Junction.

The free event will be followed by a fireworks display at dusk and a special showing of “The Lego Movie.” All events are free; there will be popcorn and drinks for purchase. Guests are asked to bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating.